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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.52, 1,000.40 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.52, 1,000.40 and 375.12 is: 562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.52 : 1,000.40 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.52/1,000.40 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.52x = 1,000.40 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.52x = 375,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,270.05/667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.19

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